July 8, 2019
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Whether you’re an owner-operator or you own a small freight company, it can seem tough to compete with the gigantic fleets on the road. So should you give up and drive for one of the larger companies, or stand your ground and get proactive? It turns out there are things you can do to keep your small trucking company from going under. Why Small Trucking Companies Fail There are several reasons that small trucking companies fail, and they are avoidable! 1. Failure to plan. Plan ahead; plan to succeed. Know what market you will serve and focus on a specific... View Article
June 27, 2019
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Parent-child relationships reach a major milestone when it’s time for teens to learn how to drive. Many parents dread this inevitable step towards maturity and independence, knowing that driving at any age is a life and death situation. Although you are right to go into this new stage of growth with concern, caution, and focus, there is no reason to panic. Here are 6 reliable strategies you can employ to improve the driving safety of your teenager. 1. Remember, as a parent, you set the ground rules for driving Although, when teens reach legal driving age, they typically question authority,... View Article
June 13, 2019
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Every fleet manager knows that using GPS to track your vehicles is essential. In the case of freight, GPS tracking is mandated by federal trucking regulations. Your employees all know they are being monitored, but you don’t necessarily want them to know where the GPS tracking device has been placed on their vehicle. If an employee is determined to use your vehicles for a side job, drive your vehicle into locations where you are not insured, or commit theft, you want to be able to track them without their being able to disable your tracking device. For this, you need the... View Article
May 23, 2019
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As your company grows and expands, there’s usually an increase in the number of assets you must acquire and manage. When growth and expansion take place, it’s essential to set up systems that use GPS devices to improve equipment tracking and equipment management. This action increases efficiency for businesses and asset managers responsible for keeping track of large amounts of inventory, including items they deliver to customers, freight they receive, rental equipment, and fleets of rental vehicles. If you are manually keeping track of equipment, cargo, or large fleets, then the following information on asset management and GPS tracking is... View Article
May 9, 2019
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As a fleet manager or business owner, you know you need to keep track of your vehicles and assets, as well as keep your employees safe. You also have to stay compliant with government regulations. That’s where GPS tracking systems come in. But what exactly is real time GPS tracking? In conjunction with user-friendly software or cell phone apps, real-time GPS tracking allows you to not only track the history of where your vehicles and assets have been, but it also allows you the peace of mind in being able to track fleets and assets live. Because real time GPS... View Article
